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 |
|---|---|
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
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| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| groove | a long narrow channel or depression |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
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| score | twenty |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |