GRE Word List

KUDOS

praise given for achievement

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

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WordMeaning
fortuitousoccurring by chance
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
beleaguerbesiege
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection