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
reparteea quick and witty reply
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema