GRE Word List

KEN

the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge

The meaning of the word ken is the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge.

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consonanceharmony or agreement among components
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
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gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension