GRE Word List
EULOGY
expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death; V. eulogize
The meaning of the word eulogy is expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death; V. eulogize.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incisive | (appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into |
| citadel | fortress |
| mundane | worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world |
| clown | act stupidly; play the fool; N. |
| intervene | come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention |
| libidinous | lustful |
| phalanx | formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense) |
| blandishment | flattery |
| knit | contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks. |
| desecrate | profane; violate the sanctity of |
