GRE Word List

MEMORIAL

serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative

The meaning of the word memorial is serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative.

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WordMeaning
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn