GRE Word List

APPROBATION

commendation

The meaning of the word approbation is commendation.

Random words

WordMeaning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
gistessence; main point; substance
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
briskkeenly alert : lively
pedestriancommonplace