GRE Word List
MACHINATIONS
an act of machinating
The meaning of the word machinations is an act of machinating.
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| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
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| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
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| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| bauble | trinket |