GRE Word List
LIONIZE
to treat as an object of great interest or importance
The meaning of the word lionize is to treat as an object of great interest or importance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| flounder | flatfish |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| cryptic | secret |