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
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
primto give a prim or demure expression to
homilya usually short sermon
supplicantone who supplicates
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miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
schemea plan or program of action
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
lacerationthe act of lacerating
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