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
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit