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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| Word | Meaning |
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| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
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| distend | extend |
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| coin | corner |