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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indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
polar | of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it |
nebula | any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space |
drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
wag | to be in motion : stir |