GRE Word List

VENDETTA

blood feud

The meaning of the word vendetta is blood feud.

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WordMeaning
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
concurto express agreement
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
contrivancea thing contrived
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
besiegeto surround with armed forces
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
recriminationa retaliatory accusation