GRE Word List
DIADEM
crown
The meaning of the word diadem is crown.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| askew | out of line : at an angle |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |