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.

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WordMeaning
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route