GRE Word List

DEBUTANTE

one making a debut (see debut

The meaning of the word debutante is one making a debut (see debut.

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WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate