GRE Word List
ASSENT
to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
The meaning of the word assent is to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| seemly | good-looking |