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
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted