GRE Word List

VENDETTA

blood feud

The meaning of the word vendetta is blood feud.

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interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
pungentsharply painful
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
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