GRE Word List

EDIFICE

building

The meaning of the word edifice is building.

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WordMeaning
guisea form or style of dress : costume
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
remittancea sum of money remitted
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
prowessdistinguished bravery