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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WordMeaning
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
redressto set right : remedy
savanta person of learning
cremateto subject to cremation
executorone who executes something
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods