GRE Word List

PLAUDIT

an act or round of applause

The meaning of the word plaudit is an act or round of applause.

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WordMeaning
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
alludeto make indirect reference
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
natationthe action or art of swimming