GRE Word List

CONTEXT

the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning

The meaning of the word context is the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning.

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WordMeaning
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
symmetrybalanced proportions
quotidianoccurring every day
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
dismissto permit or cause to leave