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
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
addressto mark directions for delivery on
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
impuissanceweakness
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable