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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Word | Meaning |
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substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
unsavory | insipid |
bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |