GRE Word List

PRIVY

private

The meaning of the word privy is private.

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WordMeaning
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
filchto steal secretly or casually
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter