GRE Word List
PARALLEL
extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
The meaning of the word parallel is extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
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| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| quisling | traitor |
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| portly | dignified |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
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