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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seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
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