GRE Word List

EDIFICE

building

The meaning of the word edifice is building.

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WordMeaning
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
refraincurb
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence