GRE Word List

MILLENNIUM

the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation

The meaning of the word millennium is the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation.

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WordMeaning
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain