GRE Word List

REFECTORY

a dining hall (as in a monastery or college)

The meaning of the word refectory is a dining hall (as in a monastery or college).

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engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
enhanceheighten
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
brinkedge
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
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catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)