GRE Word List

COEVAL

of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration

The meaning of the word coeval is of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration.

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piedof two or more colors in blotches
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pendingduring
constraintthe act of constraining
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extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring