GRE Word List

ESTEEM

the regard in which one is held

The meaning of the word esteem is the regard in which one is held.

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WordMeaning
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
whittlea large knife
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
bookishof or relating to books
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition