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 |
|---|---|
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
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| primal | original |
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