GRE Word List

VENDETTA

blood feud

The meaning of the word vendetta is blood feud.

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abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog