GRE Word List

MOTTO

a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use

The meaning of the word motto is a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use.

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WordMeaning
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
reverberatereflect
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray