GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

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WordMeaning
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
tannerone that tans hides
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
juncturea point of time
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event