GRE Word List

LUNAR

crescent

The meaning of the word lunar is crescent.

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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
maneuvera military or naval movement
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
sparenot being used
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals