GRE Word List
ENCOMIASTIC
praising; eulogistic; N. encomium: very high praise; eulogy
The meaning of the word encomiastic is praising; eulogistic; N. encomium: very high praise; eulogy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blare | loud or harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light |
| verbiage | pompous array of words; too many unnecessary words; wordiness |
| muster | gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N. |
| redolent | odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery |
| fleet | fast; rapid; N. ADJ. fleeting: passing quickly; ephemeral |
| shirk | avoid (responsibility, work, etc.); malinger |
| demur | object (because of doubts, scruples); raise an objection (showing qualms); hesitate; Ex. demur at the idea of working on Sunday |
| congenital | existing at birth |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work |
| hoary | white with age |
