GRE Word List
ENDEARMENT
fond word or act; expression of affection
The meaning of the word endearment is fond word or act; expression of affection.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dishonor | disgrace; N. ADJ. dishonorable |
| ferret | drive or hunt out of hiding; hunt with ferrets; drive out (as from a hiding place); expel; uncover or discover by searching; Ex. ferret out the secret; N. small fierce animal which catches rats and rabbits by going into their holes |
| cardinal | chief; most important; N: priest; cardinal number: number that shows quantity rather thatn order |
| accrue | come to one as a gain; accumulate over time; come about by addition; Ex. benefits that accrue from scientific research; Ex. interest accruing in a bank account; N. accrual |
| miscellany | mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items |
| redundant | superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious |
| gale | windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter |
| recant | disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement |
| distant | reserved or aloof; cold in manner; Ex. distant greeting; ADV. distantly |
| yen | strong desire; longing; urge; Ex. yen for travel |
