GRE Word List
EXEMPLARY
serving as a model; outstanding; Ex. exemplary punishment/behavior; N. exemplar: typical example; model
The meaning of the word exemplary is serving as a model; outstanding; Ex. exemplary punishment/behavior; N. exemplar: typical example; model.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| execrate | curse; express abhorrence for; detest |
| eminent | rising above others; high; lofty; distinguished; Ex. eminent position |
| obscure | dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning |
| mode | prevailing style; current fashion; manner; way of doing something; Ex. in the latest mode; Ex. simple mode of life |
| pell-mell | in confusion; disorderly; Ex. dash pell-mell |
| acne | skin disease (on the face) |
| entomology | study of insects |
| diatribe | bitter scolding or denunciation; invective; abuse |
| irksome | annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy |
| litotes | understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)'' |
