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
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
predisposeto dispose in advance
untenablenot able to be defended
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository