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
compulsorymandatory
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous