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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archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
gistessence; main point; substance
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
contrivedevise
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
replicateduplicate
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
verdantgreen in tint or color
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased