GRE Word List
COMMEMORATIVE
intended as a commemoration
The meaning of the word commemorative is intended as a commemoration.
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| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
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| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
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| quaint | pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |