GRE Word List
MNEMONIC
assisting or intended to assist memory
The meaning of the word mnemonic is assisting or intended to assist memory.
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| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
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| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |