GRE Word List

PRIVY

private

The meaning of the word privy is private.

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WordMeaning
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
dissentto withhold assent or approval
sanguinarybloodthirsty
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog