GRE Word List
FORFEIT
something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
The meaning of the word forfeit is something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| dally | to act playfully |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| fete | festival |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |