GRE Word List

OBITUARY

a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account

The meaning of the word obituary is a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account.

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retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
wontaccustomed
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
notableworthy of note : remarkable
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
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avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance