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
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
ravenousrapacious
seedycontaining or full of seeds
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit