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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sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
extolto praise highly : glorify
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
sluggarda habitually lazy person
cuethe letter q