GRE Word List

LANCE

a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry

The meaning of the word lance is a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry.

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perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
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aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
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marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
immaculatespotlessly clean
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state