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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WordMeaning
embroiderto ornament with needlework
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
disingenuouslacking in candor
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
capacitylegal competency (see competence
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
apprehendarrest
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)