GRE Word List

GRACIOUS

marked by kindness and courtesy

The meaning of the word gracious is marked by kindness and courtesy.

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WordMeaning
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with