GRE Word List

DORSAL

an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar

The meaning of the word dorsal is an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar.

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WordMeaning
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
tactfulhaving or showing tact
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
fineryornament