GRE Word List

REBUS

a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound

The meaning of the word rebus is a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound.

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WordMeaning
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
vergebrink
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies