GRE Word List
PANEGYRIC
a eulogistic oration or writing
The meaning of the word panegyric is a eulogistic oration or writing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| dilute | attenuate |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| apiary | a place where bees are kept |
| depict | to represent by or as if by a picture |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |