GRE Word List

MEMORIAL

serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative

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

Random words

WordMeaning
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
detachedstanding by itself : separate
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
quenchput out
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
stygianof or relating to the river Styx