GRE Word List

EXEMPLARY

deserving imitation : commendable

The meaning of the word exemplary is deserving imitation : commendable.

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sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
floraa treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy