GRE Word List
VENAL
capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
The meaning of the word venal is capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| totter | to move unsteadily : stagger |
| dys- | abnormal |
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| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| parlance | speech |
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