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

WordMeaning
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
lagone that lags or is last
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling