GRE Word List

DIADEM

crown

The meaning of the word diadem is crown.

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WordMeaning
noisomenoxious
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
piedof two or more colors in blotches
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame