GRE Word List

TENANT

one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another

The meaning of the word tenant is one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another.

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WordMeaning
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
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projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
rallyto muster for a common purpose
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate