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
slaughterthe act of killing
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
mandatean authoritative command
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
clichea trite phrase or expression
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period