GRE Word List

CLARION

a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones

The meaning of the word clarion is a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones.

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WordMeaning
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
cadeta younger brother or son
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action