GRE Word List

DELIRIUM

an acute (see acute

The meaning of the word delirium is an acute (see acute.

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WordMeaning
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
rarefiedbeing less dense
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
stoutstrong of character: such as