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
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
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illicitnot permitted : unlawful
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shamblesa meat market
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake