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.

Random words

WordMeaning
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
figmentsomething made up or contrived
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
onusburden
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
parochialof or relating to a church parish