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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sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
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grumbleto mutter in discontent
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apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future