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