GRE Word List

ENDEARMENT

a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection

The meaning of the word endearment is a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection.

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WordMeaning
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
reparablecapable of being repaired
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will