GRE Word List

TENANCY

a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate

The meaning of the word tenancy is a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate.

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defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
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equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
feintsomething feigned
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter