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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similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
fallibleliable to be erroneous
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
pummelpound