GRE Word List

NEXUS

connection

The meaning of the word nexus is connection.

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transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
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pathologicalof or relating to pathology
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
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