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
buoyanthaving buoyancy
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
ephemerallasting a very short time
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls