GRE Word List

YORE

time past and especially long past

The meaning of the word yore is time past and especially long past.

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swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
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conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
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compulsionan act of compelling
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