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
deferput off
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
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arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
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lumberto move ponderously
thronga multitude of assembled persons
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