GRE Word List
MACABRE
having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
The meaning of the word macabre is having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
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| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
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| facsimile | an exact copy |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
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