GRE Word List

DAIS

a raised platform (as in a hall or large room)

The meaning of the word dais is a raised platform (as in a hall or large room).

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doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
stiltedpompous