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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WordMeaning
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
schemea plan or program of action
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
intersticea space that intervenes between things
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection