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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
| pugilist | fighter |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| sleek | slick |
| progeny | descendants |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |