GRE Word List
ELATED
filled with excited joy and pride; overjoyed; in high spirits; joyful and proud; Ex. elated crowd; V. elate; N. elation
The meaning of the word elated is filled with excited joy and pride; overjoyed; in high spirits; joyful and proud; Ex. elated crowd; V. elate; N. elation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| breadth | width; extent |
| aperture | opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light |
| penumbra | partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow |
| ingrained | deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice |
| flourish | grow well; prosper; make sweeping gestures; wave; brandish; Ex. The trees flourished in the sun. N: showy movement or gesture; embellishment or ornamentation (esp. in handwriting) |
| obstinate | stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy |
| ravine | narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon |
| gourmet | connoisseur of food and drink; epicure |
| subjugate | conquer; bring under control |
| muster | gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N. |
