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
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
sojourna temporary stay
subsistencereal being : existence
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation