GRE Word List

MENDICANT

beggar

The meaning of the word mendicant is beggar.

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pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
ingratean ungrateful person
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable