GRE Word List
HERALD
an official at a tournament of arms (see arm
The meaning of the word herald is an official at a tournament of arms (see arm.
Random words
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| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| macerate | to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
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| scourge | whip |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
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| tawny | of the color tawny |