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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listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
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enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
durationcontinuance in time
catechismoral instruction
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
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adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence