GRE Word List

HIERARCHY

a division of angels

The meaning of the word hierarchy is a division of angels.

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incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
pendantsomething suspended: such as
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard