GRE Word List
REPLICA
an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
The meaning of the word replica is an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist.
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| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| steep | lofty |