GRE Word List

VENDETTA

blood feud

The meaning of the word vendetta is blood feud.

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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
conceitfavorable opinion
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
demurto take exception : object
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes