GRE Word List
JUNCTURE
a point of time
The meaning of the word juncture is a point of time.
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| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
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| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
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| lucre | monetary gain : profit |