GRE Word List

CORDON

an ornamental cord or ribbon

The meaning of the word cordon is an ornamental cord or ribbon.

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WordMeaning
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
thronga multitude of assembled persons
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
legerdemainsleight of hand
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
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torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease