GRE Word List

BLUE

of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue

The meaning of the word blue is of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue.

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WordMeaning
gradationa series forming successive stages
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
hauntto visit often : frequent
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
fervidvery hot : burning
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
panderto act as a pander
necromancyconjuration (see conjure