GRE Word List

EDIFICE

building

The meaning of the word edifice is building.

Random words

WordMeaning
surmountto prevail over : overcome
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
piedof two or more colors in blotches
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
passepast one's prime
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
pluckto pull or pick off or out