GRE Word List

TREASURE

wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded

The meaning of the word treasure is wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded.

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genuflectto bend the knee
durationcontinuance in time
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
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slewa large number
writsomething written : writing
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gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive