GRE Word List
ESCAPADE
a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
The meaning of the word escapade is a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lout | to bow in respect |
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| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
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| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
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