GRE Word List

DORMER

a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof

The meaning of the word dormer is a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof.

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WordMeaning
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
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partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
spoofdeceive
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
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disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb