GRE Word List

RESIGNATION

an act or instance of resigning something : surrender

The meaning of the word resignation is an act or instance of resigning something : surrender.

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exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
carefreefree from care: such as
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
pontificalepiscopal attire
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
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