GRE Word List
CODICIL
a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
The meaning of the word codicil is a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| defer | put off |
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |