GRE Word List

CHAPERON

a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety

The meaning of the word chaperon is a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety.

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WordMeaning
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
ventto provide with a vent
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts