GRE Word List
CONVENTIONAL
formed by agreement or compact
The meaning of the word conventional is formed by agreement or compact.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| seclusion | the act of secluding : the condition of being secluded |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| random | a haphazard course |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |