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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WordMeaning
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
abortiveprematurely born
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
conceitfavorable opinion
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent