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
fermentto undergo fermentation
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
facadethe front of a building