GRE Word List
SUPPLICANT
one who supplicates
The meaning of the word supplicant is one who supplicates.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |