GRE Word List

JUNCTURE

a point of time

The meaning of the word juncture is a point of time.

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WordMeaning
predecessorone that precedes
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
tawnyof the color tawny
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety