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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|---|---|
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
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| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
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