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
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
replicateduplicate
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
verdantgreen in tint or color
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression