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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WordMeaning
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
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kismetfate
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
celerityrapidity of motion or action
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly