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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| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| laborious | involving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous |
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