GRE Word List

THESPIAN

actor

The meaning of the word thespian is actor.

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WordMeaning
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
imminentready to take place : happening soon
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
blanchto take the color out of
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure