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 |
|---|---|
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
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| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
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| vintner | a wine merchant |
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |