GRE Word List
VALEDICTION
an act of bidding farewell
The meaning of the word valediction is an act of bidding farewell.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pummel | pound |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
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| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| brink | edge |
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| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |