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
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
exudeto ooze out
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer