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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visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
rotundaa round building
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
diversediffering from one another : unlike
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
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