GRE Word List

PEDESTAL

the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration

The meaning of the word pedestal is the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration.

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circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
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