GRE Word List

SCABBARD

a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet

The meaning of the word scabbard is a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet.

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WordMeaning
recipientone that receives : receiver
significanthaving meaning
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)