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
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
florescencea state or period of flourishing
outgoinggoing away : departing
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent