GRE Word List

ACCOLADE

a mark of acknowledgment : award

The meaning of the word accolade is a mark of acknowledgment : award.

Random words

WordMeaning
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means