GRE Word List
ADULATION
flattery; admiration that is more than is necessary or deserved
The meaning of the word adulation is flattery; admiration that is more than is necessary or deserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vernal | pertaining to spring |
| recess | pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive |
| shudder | shake uncontrollably; tremble; V. |
| reinstate | restore to a previous condition or position |
| warble | (of a bird) sing; babble; N. |
| exemplary | serving as a model; outstanding; Ex. exemplary punishment/behavior; N. exemplar: typical example; model |
| caprice | whim; sudden change of mind without any real cause |
| acquittal | deliverance from a charge; V. acquit: free from a charge or accusation; discharge from a duty; conduct (oneself) in a specified manner |
| remediable | reparable |
| deflect | turn aside; turn away from a straight course |
