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
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective