GRE Word List
LIVID
discolored by bruising : black-and-blue
The meaning of the word livid is discolored by bruising : black-and-blue.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| vixen | a female fox |
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| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
| founder | one that founds or establishes |
| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |