GRE Word List
CONVENTION
agreement
The meaning of the word convention is agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |