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
primaloriginal
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
symmetrybalanced proportions
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature