GRE Word List

RECITAL

a detailed account : enumeration

The meaning of the word recital is a detailed account : enumeration.

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WordMeaning
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
obesehaving excessive body fat
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
ingratean ungrateful person
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
trekto make one's way arduously
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order