GRE Word List

KUDOS

praise given for achievement

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

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WordMeaning
pliantpliable
fiascoa complete failure
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law