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
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
adjurationa solemn oath
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe