GRE Word List

COLLATION

a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper

The meaning of the word collation is a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper.

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WordMeaning
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
forebearsancestor
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
lagone that lags or is last
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery