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

WordMeaning
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
feintsomething feigned
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)