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 |
|---|---|
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| hackles | one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird |
| condole | grieve |