GRE Word List
CLOISTER
a monastic establishment
The meaning of the word cloister is a monastic establishment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| eventual | contingent |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |