GRE Word List

GLOSSARY

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WordMeaning
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
sportivefrolicsome
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
gerontocracyrule by elders