GRE Word List

MATRIMONY

the state of being married : marriage

The meaning of the word matrimony is the state of being married : marriage.

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WordMeaning
willowyabounding with willows
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce