GRE Word List

ALOFT

at or to a great height

The meaning of the word aloft is at or to a great height.

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WordMeaning
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
supersedeto cause to be set aside
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
figmentsomething made up or contrived
badinageplayful repartee : banter
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
myriadten thousand