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
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
representationalone that represents: such as
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
founderone that founds or establishes
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
unsavoryinsipid