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 |
|---|---|
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
| portly | dignified |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
