Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture
(noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Sentence :
the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
Synonyms :
cost, damages, fine, loss, mulct, penalty, relinquishment
Antonyms :
gain, victory, win
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
forfeited == fore (before) + feet , that is when u have done some mistake u fall on some ones feet for excuse..
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
You have made some counterfeit coins so now you have to forfeit actual money(As a punishment).
More Examples :
you've forfeited your right to name your successor, forfeited property
Our goods were confiscated as a punishment.
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Meaning :
something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture
(noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Sentence :
the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
Synonyms :
cost, damages, fine, loss, mulct, penalty, relinquishment
Antonyms :
gain, victory, win
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
forfeited == fore (before) + feet , that is when u have done some mistake u fall on some ones feet for excuse..
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
You have made some counterfeit coins so now you have to forfeit actual money(As a punishment).
More Examples :
you've forfeited your right to name your successor, forfeited property
Our goods were confiscated as a punishment.
