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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inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
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importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
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canterone who uses cant: such as
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)