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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prune | a plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| palatial | of, relating to, or being a palace |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| savant | a person of learning |
| providence | divine guidance or care |