GRE Word List

ENCOMIASTIC

one that praises : eulogist

The meaning of the word encomiastic is one that praises : eulogist.

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WordMeaning
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
betrothto promise to marry
indissolublenot dissoluble
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic