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 |
|---|---|
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |