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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gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation