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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offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
heedto pay attention
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
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