GRE Word List
FACADE
the front of a building
The meaning of the word facade is the front of a building.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| rave | to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium |
| encumber | weigh down |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| orifice | an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| convention | agreement |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |