GRE Word List

CORDON

an ornamental cord or ribbon

The meaning of the word cordon is an ornamental cord or ribbon.

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paradigmexample
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
intersticea space that intervenes between things
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
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