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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WordMeaning
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
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cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
judiciarya system of courts of law
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent