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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |