GRE Word List
KUDOS
praise given for achievement
The meaning of the word kudos is praise given for achievement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |
| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| contest | strive |
| junket | trip |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |