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
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
expertisethe skill of an expert
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
purveyorone that purveys
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God