GRE Word List

PARADIGM

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The meaning of the word paradigm is example.

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WordMeaning
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
savanta person of learning
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young