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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sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
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panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
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grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
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