GRE Word List
FANFARE
a short and lively sounding of trumpets
The meaning of the word fanfare is a short and lively sounding of trumpets.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| panache | an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet |
| diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |