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
sophistphilosopher
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
skiffany of various small boats
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
appeasepacify
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event