GRE Word List

DEADPAN

marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression

The meaning of the word deadpan is marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression.

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WordMeaning
stemthe main trunk of a plant
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
detonationthe action or process of detonating
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension