GRE Word List

ACCLAIM

applaud

The meaning of the word acclaim is applaud.

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WordMeaning
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults