GRE Word List

EDIFICE

building

The meaning of the word edifice is building.

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fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance