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
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor