GRE Word List

FACET

any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)

The meaning of the word facet is any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration).

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WordMeaning
exudeto ooze out
quicksilvermercury
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome