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
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
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cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
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idlenot occupied or employed: such as
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
potablesuitable for drinking
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flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement