GRE Word List

MEMOIR

an official note or report : memorandum

The meaning of the word memoir is an official note or report : memorandum.

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WordMeaning
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
pursea small bag for money