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
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
averto declare positively
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
executorone who executes something
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
descryto catch sight of
allegeto assert without proof or before proving