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
filchto steal secretly or casually
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
aperturean opening or open space : hole
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
polyglotone who is polyglot