GRE Word List
MAUSOLEUM
a large tomb
The meaning of the word mausoleum is a large tomb.
Random words
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hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
finish | to come to an end : terminate |
quadruped | an animal having four feet |
cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
consign | to give over to another's care |
tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |