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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| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |