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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| exegesis | exposition |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| attentive | mindful |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |