GRE Word List

TRIBUTE

something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved

The meaning of the word tribute is something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved.

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WordMeaning
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent