GRE Word List

COUPLE

two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired

The meaning of the word couple is two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired.

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WordMeaning
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
veerto change direction or course
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated