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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enunciate | to make a definite or systematic statement of |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| implacable | not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| attentive | mindful |