GRE Word List

PEON

any of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as

The meaning of the word peon is any of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as.

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odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
machinationsan act of machinating
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
adjurationa solemn oath
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear