GRE Word List

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podium

a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as


Random words
WordMeaning
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
conflagrationfire