GRE Word List
ECONOMY
the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
The meaning of the word economy is the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| viand | an item of food |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |