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
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
betokento typify beforehand : presage