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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grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
indicativeserving to indicate
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
clipencompass