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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WordMeaning
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
fervidvery hot : burning
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable