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
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way