GRE Word List
LEXICOGRAPHER
compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary
The meaning of the word lexicographer is compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary.
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Word | Meaning |
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humanitarian | one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism |
terminus | last stop of railroad; end |
renown | fame; ADJ. renowned |
reminiscent | suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence |
impetus | moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse |
insouciant | without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent |
flux | flowing; series of changes; fluctuation; Ex. in a state of flux |
hackneyed | commonplace; trite |
castigation | punishment; severe criticism or disapproval |
impenitent | not repentant |