GRE Word List

EDIFICE

building

The meaning of the word edifice is building.

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WordMeaning
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub