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
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
representationalone that represents: such as
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience