GRE Word List

MEMORIAL

serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ensconceshelter
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
debuta first appearance
martineta strict disciplinarian