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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transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
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preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
incarcerateto put in prison
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
patentopen to public inspection
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asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline