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
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
begetto procreate as the father : sire
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure