GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
quizzicalcomically quaint
afterlifean existence after death
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
oligarchygovernment by the few
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
denominationan act of denominating