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
tribunala court or forum of justice
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
maroona dark red
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
consignto give over to another's care
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered