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
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset