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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garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
dearthscarcity that makes dear
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
phenomenaphenomenon
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
guyman
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel