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
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
convolutedhaving convolutions
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
accessiblecapable of being reached
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
spoofdeceive