GRE Word List

MONOGRAM

a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name

The meaning of the word monogram is a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name.

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centigraderelating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
remissionthe act or process of remitting
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
monotonytedious sameness
clamornoisy shouting
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat