GRE Word List

MEMORIAL

serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative

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

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tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
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listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
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diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
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elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
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