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
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
meandera winding path or course
conceitfavorable opinion
atypicalnot typical : irregular
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface