GRE Word List

PENDANT

something suspended: such as

The meaning of the word pendant is something suspended: such as.

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WordMeaning
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
magnitudegreat size or extent
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on