GRE Word List

HALCYON

characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden

The meaning of the word halcyon is characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden.

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WordMeaning
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
brackishsomewhat salty
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality