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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renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
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unfetterto free from fetters
disconcertto throw into confusion
copiousyielding something abundantly
understateto represent as less than is the case
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior