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.

Random words

WordMeaning
writheto twist into coils or folds
dissipateto break up and drive off
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
frivolousof little weight or importance
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
denotationan act or process of denoting