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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estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
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flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
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analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
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