GRE Word List
JAUNT
a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
The meaning of the word jaunt is a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure.
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|---|---|
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| faculty | ability |
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| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
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| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |