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

WordMeaning
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
writheto twist into coils or folds
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting