GRE Word List

COLLATERAL

property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender

The meaning of the word collateral is property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender.

Random words

WordMeaning
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
superannuatedoutmoded
planeairplane
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation