GRE Word List
KNELL
a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
The meaning of the word knell is a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| standstill | a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| insalubrious | not conducive to health : unwholesome |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
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| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |