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
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
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distendextend
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
dingydirty
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms