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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retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
betokento typify beforehand : presage
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act