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
dulltedious
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
generateto bring into existence: such as
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
unkemptnot combed