GRE Word List

OCCIDENT

west

The meaning of the word occident is west.

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WordMeaning
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
tricksterone who tricks: such as
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate