GRE Word List

REQUIEM

a mass for the dead

The meaning of the word requiem is a mass for the dead.

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WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
apprehendarrest
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain