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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domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger