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 |
|---|---|
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| puerile | juvenile |