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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sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
meleea confused struggle
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
intersticea space that intervenes between things