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
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
lopsidedleaning to one side
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
addressto mark directions for delivery on
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze