GRE Word List
EXEMPT
free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
The meaning of the word exempt is free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject.
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perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
rout | a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat |
rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |