GRE Word List

CONVENTIONAL

formed by agreement or compact

The meaning of the word conventional is formed by agreement or compact.

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WordMeaning
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
schismdivision
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character