GRE Word List

MENDICANT

beggar

The meaning of the word mendicant is beggar.

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WordMeaning
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
convolutedhaving convolutions
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface