GRE Word List

BAR

a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)

The meaning of the word bar is a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening).

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WordMeaning
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
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repercussionreflection
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
woefulfull of woe : grievous