GRE Word List

AUREOLE

a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage

The meaning of the word aureole is a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage.

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WordMeaning
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune