GRE Word List

DIADEM

crown

The meaning of the word diadem is crown.

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medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
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annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
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besiegeto surround with armed forces
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carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine