GRE Word List

ANTHEM

a song or hymn of praise or gladness

The meaning of the word anthem is a song or hymn of praise or gladness.

Random words

WordMeaning
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
sluggarda habitually lazy person
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
engenderbeget
sedentarynot migratory : settled
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant