GRE Word List
COMMEMORATE
honor the memory of; serve as a memorial to; Ex. commemorate the 100th anniversary/those who died in the war
The meaning of the word commemorate is honor the memory of; serve as a memorial to; Ex. commemorate the 100th anniversary/those who died in the war.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pandemonium | wild tumult(commotion); wild noisy disorder; CF. Paradise Lost |
| sordid | filthy; foul; base; vile; Ex. sordid bed/story |
| traverse | go through or across |
| deference | courteous regard for another's wish; courteous yielding to another's wish or opinion (showing respect); ADJ. deferential; OP. effrontery |
| soar | rise or fly high in the air; Ex. The rocket soared into the sky. |
| elixir | cure-all; panacea; something invigorating |
| proponent | supporter; backer; opposite of opponent |
| tranquillity | calmness; peace |
| avow | declare openly; N. avowal |
| scotch | stamp out(put an end to); thwart; hinder; Ex. scotch the rumor; CF. cut; CF. Ȱ ̴ ǹ |
