GRE Word List

EDIFICE

building

The meaning of the word edifice is building.

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WordMeaning
pryto look closely or inquisitively
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
loutto bow in respect