GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

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enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
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recitala detailed account : enumeration
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
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