GRE Word List
ELEVATION
the height to which something is elevated: such as
The meaning of the word elevation is the height to which something is elevated: such as.
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| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
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| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
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| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
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| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |