GRE Word List

REPOSITORY

a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository

The meaning of the word repository is a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository.

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WordMeaning
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cohortscompanion
cadeta younger brother or son
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
quenchput out
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expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating