GRE Word List
CODICIL
supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will
The meaning of the word codicil is supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rectitude | moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment |
| tactful | careful no to cause offence; OP. tactless |
| vision | eyesight; foresight; mental image produced by the imagination; experience of seeing the supernatural |
| spasmodic | fitful; periodic; of or like a spasm; N. spasm: sudden involuntary muscular contraction; sudden burst of energy or emotion |
| bulwark | strong wall built for defense; earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends |
| smolder | smoulder; burn slowly without flame; be liable to break out at any moment; exist in a suppressed state; Ex. smoldering anger |
| harass | annoy by repeated attacks |
| imminent | impending; near at hand |
| homily | sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic |
| snub | ignore or behave coldly toward; Ex. I made a suggestion but she snubbed me; N. |