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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aloftat or to a great height
siblingsib
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution