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.

Random words

WordMeaning
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
nethersituated down or below : lower
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow