GRE Word List
CLOISTER
a monastic establishment
The meaning of the word cloister is a monastic establishment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| hackles | one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| dys- | abnormal |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |