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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WordMeaning
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
spruceto make spruce
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
bogwet spongy ground
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
apiarya place where bees are kept
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights