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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WordMeaning
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
appriseto give notice to : tell
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
myriadten thousand
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
communetalk over
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.