GRE Word List
CONTRABAND
illegal trade; smuggling; smuggled goods; ADJ.
The meaning of the word contraband is illegal trade; smuggling; smuggled goods; ADJ..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amicable | peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| indemnify | make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured |
| tantrum | fit of bad temper; fit of petulance; caprice; Ex. The child went into tantrums. |
| replenish | fill up again |
| assiduous | diligent |
| disaffected | disloyal; lacking loyality; V. disaffect: cause to lose affection or loyalty |
| rend | split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow |
| sedulous | diligent; assiduous; paying attention; N. sedulity |
| exchequer | treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer |