GRE Word List
ELATED
marked by high spirits : exultant
The meaning of the word elated is marked by high spirits : exultant.
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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 |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
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| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |