GRE Word List
CONVENTION
social or moral custom; established practice; formal meeting; international agreement
The meaning of the word convention is social or moral custom; established practice; formal meeting; international agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reduce | diminish; bring to a weaker or more difficult condition; demote; lower in rank; separate into components by analysis; Ex. reduced to the ranks; Ex. reduce the house to rubble; N. reduction |
| fringe | decorative edge of hanging threads; edge |
| ensconce | settle comfortably; place comfortably (in a secure place) |
| chisel | swindle or cheat; N: wedgelike tool for cutting |
| unique | without an equal; single in kind |
| lilliputian | extremely small; CF. Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels |
| benign | kindly; favorable; not malignant (disease); Ex. benign tumor |
| jaunty | cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat |
| impinge | infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives. |
| vegetate | live in a monotonous way (without interests or activity); CF. vegetation: plants of an area; CF. vegetarian; CF. vegan |