GRE Word List

ELOPE

to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent

The meaning of the word elope is to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent.

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avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
perforateto make a hole through
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice