GRE Word List

MAUSOLEUM

a large tomb

The meaning of the word mausoleum is a large tomb.

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pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
clientelea body of clients
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")