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 |
|---|---|
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
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| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| subliminal | inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
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