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 |
|---|---|
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| judiciary | a system of courts of law |
| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
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| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| demur | to take exception : object |