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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| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
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| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
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| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |