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
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
solicitorone that solicits
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
expenditurethe act or process of expending
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition