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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vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
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plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
facsimilean exact copy
portlydignified
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment