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
expiateto make amends for
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight