GRE Word List

OCCIDENT

west

The meaning of the word occident is west.

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pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
caldrona large kettle or boiler
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
ensconceshelter