GRE Word List
COMMEMORATE
to call to remembrance
The meaning of the word commemorate is to call to remembrance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| optometrist | a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
