GRE Word List

GRATUITY

something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service

The meaning of the word gratuity is something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service.

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opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
replicateduplicate
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
clientelea body of clients
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation