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
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
crypticsecret
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
generateto bring into existence: such as
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook