GRE Word List
GAVEL
rent or tribute in medieval England
The meaning of the word gavel is rent or tribute in medieval England.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| incorporeal | not corporeal : having no material body or form |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| mystic | mystical |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |