GRE Word List

CONVICTION

the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law

The meaning of the word conviction is the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law.

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WordMeaning
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
pliantpliable
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
stentorianextremely loud
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
desperadoa bold or violent criminal