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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WordMeaning
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
outlooka place offering a view
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence