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
promptto move to action : incite
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute