GRE/CAT words with pics

Here are few frequently used words with pictures

1. Abhorrent(adj)

Meaning - Disgusting


Similar words: 
abominable(awful, detestable)
contemptible(despicable, shameful)
damnable(atrocious, horrible)
detestable(loathsome, abominable)

Commonly confused with aberrant(adj): departing from the right, normal, or usual course.

2. Covenant (n) 

Meaning :  an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.


Similar words:

agreement, bargain, compact, compromise, confederacy(coalition), contract, convention, deed, negotiate, pact, treaty.






3. Eave (n)

Meaning: Usually eaves, overhanging lower edge of a roof.






















Similar words:
gutter, projection, cornice



4.Callous (adj)

Meaning: Made Hard, Hardened, insensitive, indifferent 






















Similar words:

Apathetic, brutal, cold-blooded, cruel, deed, rock-like 



5. Eavesdrop (v)

Meaning: to listen secretly to a private conversation











Similar words:

busybody, detective, monitor, sleuth, snoop, prier, 


6. Enshroud (v)

Meaning: to hide, to conceal 














Similar Words:

bury, disguise, enclose, enfold, veil



7. Equanimity (n)

Meaning: calmness of mind especially under tension or strain






































Similar words:
balance, composure, contentment, equilibrium, moderation, peace, poise, tranquility, sang-froid, imperturbability,connectedness, unflappability



8. Guerdon (n)

Meaning: a reward, recompense









Similar words:

due, dividend, prize, remunerate

9. Manque (adj)

Meaning: Having failed, missed or fallen short













10. Muezzin (n)


Meaning: The crier who calls the faithful to prayer five times a day



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