GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

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WordMeaning
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
savorthe taste or smell of something
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
porouspossessing or full of pores