GRE Word List

ADULATION

extreme or excessive admiration or flattery

The meaning of the word adulation is extreme or excessive admiration or flattery.

Random words

WordMeaning
allureto entice by charm or attraction
juncturea point of time
blueslow spirits : melancholy
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
dismissto permit or cause to leave
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object