GRE Word List

DEFERENCE

respect and esteem due a superior or an elder

The meaning of the word deference is respect and esteem due a superior or an elder.

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WordMeaning
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
rallyto muster for a common purpose
shoveto push along
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
bullya blustering, browbeating person
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully