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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| whittle | a large knife |
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| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |
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| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |