GRE Word List

DEPOSITION

a testifying especially before a court

The meaning of the word deposition is a testifying especially before a court.

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ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
unfetterto free from fetters
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
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