GRE Word List

COUNTERPART

one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate

The meaning of the word counterpart is one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate.

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WordMeaning
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
penchanta strong and continued inclination
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
foregoto go before : precede
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
dapperneat and trim in appearance
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
abbreviateto make briefer