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
upshotthe final result : outcome
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
denotationan act or process of denoting