GRE Word List

SLAVISH

of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude

The meaning of the word slavish is of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude.

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WordMeaning
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
reprisea musical repetition:
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
scotchscottish
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity