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
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor