GRE Word List

PRIVY

private

The meaning of the word privy is private.

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genuflectto bend the knee
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
tribunala court or forum of justice
balkto refuse abruptly
bedraggleto wet thoroughly