GRE Word List
TAWNY
of the color tawny
The meaning of the word tawny is of the color tawny.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| knead | to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |