GRE Word List

OBSEQUY

a funeral or burial rite

The meaning of the word obsequy is a funeral or burial rite.

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WordMeaning
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
grudgingunwilling
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
misadventuremisfortune
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts