GRE Word List

HEYDAY

the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity

The meaning of the word heyday is the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity.

Random words

WordMeaning
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
perforateto make a hole through
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile