GRE Word List
CHANCELLOR
the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
The meaning of the word chancellor is the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king.
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| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| brazen | made of brass |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| tatter | to make ragged |
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