GRE Word List
MORTICIAN
undertaker; CF. death
The meaning of the word mortician is undertaker; CF. death.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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chase | ornament a metal surface by indenting; follow rapidly to catch |
friction | clash or conflict in opinion; rubbing against |
oath | solemn promise; blasphemous use of sacred words to express strong feelings; swear-word; Ex. ``For Christ's sake'' |
fray | brawl; fight; V: wear away or unravel by rubbing; have loose threads developing; cause to become worn out (a person's temper or nerves); CF. rub |
haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
vilify | slander; speak evil of; N. vilification |
cynosure | object of general attention; person or thing that is a center of attention; CF. Ursa Minor |
prosody | art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse |
imply | suggest a meaning not expressed; signify |
polygamist | one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry |