GRE Word List

LIEN

a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law

The meaning of the word lien is a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law.

Random words

WordMeaning
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
haggardnot tamed
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
meniala person doing menial work
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another