GRE Word List
LEXICOGRAPHER
an author or editor of a dictionary
The meaning of the word lexicographer is an author or editor of a dictionary.
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Word | Meaning |
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desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |
creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |