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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WordMeaning
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
callousbeing hardened and thickened
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence