GRE Word List

VENDETTA

blood feud

The meaning of the word vendetta is blood feud.

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adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
abateto decrease in force or intensity