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.

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extolto praise highly : glorify
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
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introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
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minutiaea minute or minor detail