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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masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
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propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
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