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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| wreak | bring about |
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
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| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |