GRE Word List

LATITUDE

angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as

The meaning of the word latitude is angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as.

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WordMeaning
validhaving legal efficacy or force
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
bolstera long pillow or cushion
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension