GRE Word List

LECTERN

a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker

The meaning of the word lectern is a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker.

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WordMeaning
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
abateto decrease in force or intensity
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
intersticea space that intervenes between things
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
sluggarda habitually lazy person
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
adjointo add or attach by joining