GRE Word List

DIADEM

crown

The meaning of the word diadem is crown.

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relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
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vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust