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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profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
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discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
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