GRE Word List

PANEGYRIC

a eulogistic oration or writing

The meaning of the word panegyric is a eulogistic oration or writing.

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enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
couriermessenger
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
redressto set right : remedy
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use