GRE Word List

FASHION

the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time

The meaning of the word fashion is the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time.

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WordMeaning
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
tyrannyoppressive power
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
impedimentsomething that impedes
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill