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
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
bitinghaving the power to bite
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
perforateto make a hole through
clientelea body of clients
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars