GRE Word List

MAUSOLEUM

a large tomb

The meaning of the word mausoleum is a large tomb.

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prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
shoveto push along
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
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talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
acuitykeenness of perception
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned