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
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
withholdto hold back from action : check
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as