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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
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| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| conflagration | fire |
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| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
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| stilted | pompous |
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