GRE Word List
GAVEL
rent or tribute in medieval England
The meaning of the word gavel is rent or tribute in medieval England.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
vendor | one that vends : seller |
ruddy | having a healthy reddish color |
cipher | zero |
disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
charlatan | quack |
propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |