GRE Word List

RAMIFICATION

branch

The meaning of the word ramification is branch.

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idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
antithesisthe direct opposite
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
replenishto fill or build up again
jesta joking or mocking remark
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex