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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WordMeaning
hortatoryhortative
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises