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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| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
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| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
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