GRE Word List
WARD
the action or process of guarding
The meaning of the word ward is the action or process of guarding.
Random words
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| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
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| carefree | free from care: such as |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
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| raspy | harsh |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |
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