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
stringenttight
encircleto form a circle around : surround
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement