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
atypicalnot typical : irregular
dominaterule
evoketo call forth or up: such as
reckoncount
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
cessiona yielding to another : concession
demeritoffense
chortleto sing or chant exultantly