GRE Word List
GRACIOUS
marked by kindness and courtesy
The meaning of the word gracious is marked by kindness and courtesy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chameleon | any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| matrimony | the state of being married : marriage |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |