GRE Word List

RACONTEUR

a person who excels in telling anecdotes

The meaning of the word raconteur is a person who excels in telling anecdotes.

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WordMeaning
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger