GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

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WordMeaning
baubletrinket
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
trekto make one's way arduously
commandeerto compel to perform military service
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object