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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| nourish | nurture |
| genealogy | an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms |
| comestible | edible |