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
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
underhandin a clandestine manner
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
gustoan individual or special taste
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up