GRE Word List

DIADEM

crown

The meaning of the word diadem is crown.

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complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
compartmenta separate division or section
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
frolicfull of fun : merry
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baubletrinket
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition