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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nicetythe quality or state of being nice
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
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rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound