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 |
|---|---|
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
| feral | of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |