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
unkemptnot combed
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
oatmealmeal made from oats
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop