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 |
|---|---|
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |