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.

Random words

WordMeaning
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
ossifyto change into bone
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
bullya blustering, browbeating person
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
slywise in practical affairs
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident