GRE Word List
INQUISITOR
one who inquires or makes inquisition
The meaning of the word inquisitor is one who inquires or makes inquisition.
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Word | Meaning |
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mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
travail | work especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil |
precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |