GRE Word List

APPROBATION

commendation

The meaning of the word approbation is commendation.

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WordMeaning
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
provenanceorigin
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim