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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dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
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precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
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mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)