GRE Word List

COGNATE

of the same or similar nature : generically alike

The meaning of the word cognate is of the same or similar nature : generically alike.

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WordMeaning
homespunspun or made at home
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
drabslattern
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
portlydignified
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude