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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WordMeaning
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
warrantsanction
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
pendulouspoised without visible support