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
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
culminationthe action of culminating
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness