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).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
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| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |