GRE Word List

COVENANT

a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact

The meaning of the word covenant is a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact.

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reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
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piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
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wilyfull of wiles : crafty
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable