GRE Word List

EXPOSITORY

of, relating to, or containing exposition

The meaning of the word expository is of, relating to, or containing exposition.

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WordMeaning
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)