GRE Word List

SEDENTARY

not migratory : settled

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

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WordMeaning
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
retributionrecompense
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
adjurationa solemn oath
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation