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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extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
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lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
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flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
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parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift