GRE Word List

COMMEMORATIVE

intended as a commemoration

The meaning of the word commemorative is intended as a commemoration.

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WordMeaning
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand