GRE Word List

COMMEMORATE

to call to remembrance

The meaning of the word commemorate is to call to remembrance.

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fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
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sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
demurto take exception : object
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canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
upshotthe final result : outcome
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