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.
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Word | Meaning |
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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 |