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
apprehendarrest
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
predilectionan established preference for something
stiltedpompous