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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| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
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| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| dull | tedious |
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| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |