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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WordMeaning
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion