GRE Word List

DOWRY

the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage

The meaning of the word dowry is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage.

Random words

WordMeaning
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn