GRE Word List

ARCADE

a long arched building or gallery

The meaning of the word arcade is a long arched building or gallery.

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refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
crescendoa gradual increase