GRE Word List
SAVANT
a person of learning
The meaning of the word savant is a person of learning.
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| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
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| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
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| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
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| plaudit | an act or round of applause |