GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

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WordMeaning
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture