GRE Word List
PROWESS
distinguished bravery
The meaning of the word prowess is distinguished bravery.
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| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
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| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
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| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
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| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |