GRE Word List

PARTITION

the action of parting : the state of being parted : division

The meaning of the word partition is the action of parting : the state of being parted : division.

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miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
slougha place of deep mud or mire
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
congruentcongruous
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