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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
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| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| transcendental | transcendent |
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| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
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| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |