GRE Word List

DIADEM

crown

The meaning of the word diadem is crown.

Random words

WordMeaning
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity