GRE Word List

PROMOTE

to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise

The meaning of the word promote is to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise.

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WordMeaning
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
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incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
briman upper or outer margin : verge
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
pento shut in or as if in a pen
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture