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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| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
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| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
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