GRE Word List

ENCOMIASTIC

one that praises : eulogist

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

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WordMeaning
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
precipitousprecipitate
diversediffering from one another : unlike
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
loftan upper room or floor : attic
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil