GRE Word List

VICTUALS

food usable by people

The meaning of the word victuals is food usable by people.

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WordMeaning
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance