GRE Word List

CLOISTER

a monastic establishment

The meaning of the word cloister is a monastic establishment.

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WordMeaning
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
exudeto ooze out
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse