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
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
rallyto muster for a common purpose
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
chafeirritate
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
benisonblessing