GRE Word List

CLOISTER

a monastic establishment

The meaning of the word cloister is a monastic establishment.

Random words

WordMeaning
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
eventualcontingent
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure