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
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
conscientiousmeticulous
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
paradigmexample
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft