GRE Word List

LICENSE

permission to act

The meaning of the word license is permission to act.

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mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
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opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
shearto cut off the hair from
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
emollientmaking soft or supple
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms