GRE Word List

CONTEXT

the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning

The meaning of the word context is the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning.

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WordMeaning
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
frolicfull of fun : merry
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
foregoto go before : precede
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior