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

WordMeaning
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
motleyvariegated in color
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words