GRE Word List

APPROBATION

commendation

The meaning of the word approbation is commendation.

Random words

WordMeaning
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
retractto draw back or in
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter