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
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
brochurepamphlet
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
compilationthe act or process of compiling
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah