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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WordMeaning
uproariousmarked by uproar
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety