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
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
metaphora 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)
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
inadvertentlyunintentional