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
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
prepossessingcreating prejudice
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
supplicantone who supplicates
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks