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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| torque | a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| lunar | crescent |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |