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
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
igniteto set afire
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting