GRE Word List
PAEAN
song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory
The meaning of the word paean is song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| duress | forcible restraint, especially unlawfully; coercion by threat; illegal coercion; Ex. a promise made under duress |
| debris | rubble; wreckage; scattered remains of something broken or destroyed |
| requisite | necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary |
| affront | insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of intentionally |
| rapture | great joy and delight; ecstasy; ADJ. rapturous |
| hamper | obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ķǰ̳ Ǻ ٱ |
| ford | place where a river can be crossed on foot; V. |
| resign | give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively |
| striated | marked with parallel bands; striped; grooved; Ex. striated rocks; V. striate; N. stria: thin groove or line |
| sheaf | bundle of stalks of grain; any bundle of things tied together |
