GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

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WordMeaning
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
uniquebeing the only one : sole
queruloushabitually complaining
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
renderto melt down
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body