GRE Word List
PLEBEIAN
a member of the Roman plebs
The meaning of the word plebeian is a member of the Roman plebs.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| niggardly | grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |