GRE Word List

MAUSOLEUM

a large tomb

The meaning of the word mausoleum is a large tomb.

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WordMeaning
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
unseemlynot seemly: such as
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative