GRE Word List
FAWNING
seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
The meaning of the word fawning is seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| nomenclature | name |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| libido | instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |