GRE Word List
HERMITAGE
the habitation of a hermit
The meaning of the word hermitage is the habitation of a hermit.
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| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
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| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
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| grill | to broil on a grill |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
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| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |