GRE Word List

ACCLAIM

applaud

The meaning of the word acclaim is applaud.

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WordMeaning
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally