GRE Word List
TRANSPIRE
to take place : go on
The meaning of the word transpire is to take place : go on.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| emblazon | to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |