GRE Word List
MNEMONIC
assisting or intended to assist memory
The meaning of the word mnemonic is assisting or intended to assist memory.
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| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| inimical | being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |