GRE Word List

OCCIDENT

west

The meaning of the word occident is west.

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catechismoral instruction
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
marrowbone marrow
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
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verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal