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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enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
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muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
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tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
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