GRE Word List

CROSS

a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution

The meaning of the word cross is a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution.

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WordMeaning
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
queruloushabitually complaining
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated