GRE Word List
RECIPIENT
one that receives : receiver
The meaning of the word recipient is one that receives : receiver.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refrain | curb |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| billow | wave |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |