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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WordMeaning
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
tatterto make ragged
paragona model of excellence or perfection
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion