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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WordMeaning
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
lacerationthe act of lacerating
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last