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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |