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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fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
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hierarchya division of angels
adjointo add or attach by joining
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
seedycontaining or full of seeds
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
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hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty