GRE Word List

OVATION

a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted

The meaning of the word ovation is a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted.

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WordMeaning
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
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opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
intermediarymediator
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legenda story coming down from the past
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
espousemarry