GRE Word List

KUDOS

praise given for achievement

The meaning of the word kudos is praise given for achievement.

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WordMeaning
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
thronga multitude of assembled persons
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
paucitysmallness of number : fewness