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
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
diademcrown
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
demolitionthe act of demolishing
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance