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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| slake | subside |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |