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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| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| demure | reserved |
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| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
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| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |