GRE Word List

CROTCHETY

given to crotchets (see crotchet

The meaning of the word crotchety is given to crotchets (see crotchet.

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WordMeaning
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
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onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
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confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
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