GRE Word List

SOJOURN

a temporary stay

The meaning of the word sojourn is a temporary stay.

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assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
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forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
toutto make much of : promote
psychea princess loved by Cupid
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
sleightdeceitful craftiness
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place