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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |