GRE Word List
ELABORATE
planned or carried out with great care
The meaning of the word elaborate is planned or carried out with great care.
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rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
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inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
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