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.

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WordMeaning
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
sequesterto set apart : segregate