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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| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
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