GRE Word List

SEDENTARY

not migratory : settled

The meaning of the word sedentary is not migratory : settled.

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WordMeaning
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
sybaritevoluptuary
betokento typify beforehand : presage
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics