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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
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| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
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| surveillance | close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective) |