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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contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol