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
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade