GRE Word List
PHILATELIST
stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting
The meaning of the word philatelist is stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting.
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prestige | respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige |
aphorism | pithy maxim or saying; ADJ. aphoristic |
partiality | state of being partial; inclination; favorable bias; special fondness; preference |
monolithic | solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone |
perfunctory | done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss |
pedant | scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities |
reaper | one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop |
topography | physical features of a region (such as the shape and height); CF. topo-: place |
precursor | forerunner; predecessor |
coterie | group that meets socially; select circle; close group of people with shared interests |