GRE Word List

LAUD

praise

The meaning of the word laud is praise.

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retractto draw back or in
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
understateto represent as less than is the case
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute