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
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
impedimentsomething that impedes
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
bulkmagnitude
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection