GRE Word List
OBELISK
an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
The meaning of the word obelisk is an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
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| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
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| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| delirium | an acute (see acute |