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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reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
estimablecapable of being estimated