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 |
|---|---|
| writ | written command issued by a court (telling someone to do or not to do something) |
| corrugated | wrinkled; ridged |
| ultimate | final; not susceptible to further analysis; fundamental; Ex. The sun is the ultimate source of energy. |
| gambit | opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; action made to produce a future advantage |
| peon | landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage |
| ventilate | admit fresh air into to replace stale air |
| peripatetic | walking about from place to place (to work); moving; Ex. peripatetic school of philosophy |
| multiplicity | state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element |
| unmitigated | (of something bad) not moderated; unrelieved or immoderate; without qualification; absolute; Ex. unmitigated disaster |
| testator | maker of a will; CF. testatrix |
