GRE Word List
MEMORIAL
serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
The meaning of the word memorial is serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| bleak | exposed and barren and often windswept |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| residual | remainder |
| fret | to eat or gnaw into : corrode |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |