GRE Word List

CONVENTION

agreement

The meaning of the word convention is agreement.

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deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant