GRE Word List
KUDOS
praise given for achievement
The meaning of the word kudos is praise given for achievement.
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| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
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| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
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| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |