GRE Word List

CURFEW

the sounding of a bell at evening

The meaning of the word curfew is the sounding of a bell at evening.

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objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
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avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
extantcurrently or actually existing
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
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subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
retractto draw back or in
nutrientfurnishing nourishment