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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WordMeaning
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
compressto press or squeeze together
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
flirtto move erratically : flit
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God