GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

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WordMeaning
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
quislingtraitor
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning