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.

Random words

WordMeaning
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief