GRE Word List

TENURE

the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)

The meaning of the word tenure is the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office).

Random words

WordMeaning
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary