GRE Word List

LECTERN

a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker

The meaning of the word lectern is a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker.

Random words

WordMeaning
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
repercussionreflection
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
caldrona large kettle or boiler
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold