GRE Word List

DIADEM

crown

The meaning of the word diadem is crown.

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sciondescendant
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venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
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gustythe sensation of taste
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
plaitpleat
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process