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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renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
expoundto set forth : state
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grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
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abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
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dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
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