GRE Word List
ALCOVE
a small recessed section of a room : nook
The meaning of the word alcove is a small recessed section of a room : nook.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| overweening | arrogant |
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| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| analogous | similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail |
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