GRE Word List

AURORAL

dawn

The meaning of the word auroral is dawn.

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WordMeaning
homespunspun or made at home
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
cannyclever
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
cohortscompanion
homilya usually short sermon