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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| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
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| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
| diva | prima donna |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
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| appurtenances | accessory objects |
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