GRE Word List

WRIT

something written : writing

The meaning of the word writ is something written : writing.

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WordMeaning
shavingthe act of one that shaves
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence