GRE Word List

EDIFICE

building

The meaning of the word edifice is building.

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WordMeaning
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
compriseto be made up of
deifyto make a god of
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted