GRE Word List

CLOISTER

a monastic establishment

The meaning of the word cloister is a monastic establishment.

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WordMeaning
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
itineranttraveling from place to place
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
traverseto go or travel across or over