GRE Word List

DIADEM

crown

The meaning of the word diadem is crown.

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compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
comestibleedible
unregeneratenot regenerate
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret