GRE Word List

VENDETTA

blood feud

The meaning of the word vendetta is blood feud.

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peerlessmatchless
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
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conducivetending to promote or assist
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
missivea written communication : letter
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bolstera long pillow or cushion