GRE Word List
STELLAR
pertaining to the stars; of a star performer; outstanding; Ex. stellar attraction of the entire performance
The meaning of the word stellar is pertaining to the stars; of a star performer; outstanding; Ex. stellar attraction of the entire performance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deterrent | something that discourages or deters |
| manumit | emancipate; free from slavery or bondage |
| nepotism | favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew |
| precept | practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept |
| contortions | twistings; distortions; V. contort: twist violently out of shape; CF. contortionist |
| obstetrician | physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife |
| dissonance | discord |
| chase | ornament a metal surface by indenting; follow rapidly to catch |
| unsavory | distasteful; disagreeable; morally offensive; Ex. unsavory activity/reputation |
| ratiocination | reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically |
