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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obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
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placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
quadrupedan animal having four feet
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose