GRE Word List

EULOGISTIC

a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased

The meaning of the word eulogistic is a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased.

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extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
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