GRE Word List

LAUD

praise

The meaning of the word laud is praise.

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WordMeaning
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
caldrona large kettle or boiler
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged