GRE Word List # SAT/M441

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Word Explanations surcharge, generosity, infrequence, barometer, discontinuance, cynosure, hydra, fealty, alacrity, annuity

Explanation of surcharge (noun)
an additional amount added to the usual price

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Explanation of generosity (noun)
form: generosities
a disposition to give liberally or to bestow favors heartily

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Explanation of infrequence (noun)
rareness

Example of infrequence
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Explanation of barometer (noun)
form: barometers
an instrument for indicating the atmospheric pressure per unit of surface

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Explanation of discontinuance (noun)
interruption or intermission

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Explanation of cynosure (noun)
that to which general interest or attention is directed

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Explanation of hydra (noun)
forms: hydras, hydrae
the seven- or nine-headed water-serpent slain by Hercules

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Explanation of fealty (noun)
form: fealties
loyalty

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Explanation of alacrity (noun)
form: no plural
cheerful willingness

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Explanation of annuity (noun)
form: annuities
an annual allowance, payment or income

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