GRE Word List

WARD

the action or process of guarding

The meaning of the word ward is the action or process of guarding.

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spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
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prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser