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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imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
implicationsomething implied: such as
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
darta light spear
redressto set right : remedy
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort