GRE Word List

MEMORIAL

serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative

The meaning of the word memorial is serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative.

Random words

WordMeaning
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
ramificationbranch
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling