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
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
compriseto be made up of
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
mangeany of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory