GRE Word List

PAEAN

a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph

The meaning of the word paean is a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph.

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WordMeaning
filthfoul or putrid matter
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank