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.

Random words

WordMeaning
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
smughighly self-satisfied
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
frolicfull of fun : merry
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord