GRE Word List

PERENNIAL

present at all seasons of the year

The meaning of the word perennial is present at all seasons of the year.

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bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
motleyvariegated in color
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
sparenot being used
healthyenjoying good health
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
hauntto visit often : frequent
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification