GRE Word List

CONFIDANT

one to whom secrets are entrusted

The meaning of the word confidant is one to whom secrets are entrusted.

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meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
lugubriousmournful
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs