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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| incoherent | lacking coherence: such as |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |