GRE Word List

DENOTATION

an act or process of denoting

The meaning of the word denotation is an act or process of denoting.

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alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
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contrivedevise
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
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iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
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excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade