GRE Word List

VAUNTED

highly or widely praised or boasted about

The meaning of the word vaunted is highly or widely praised or boasted about.

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WordMeaning
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
caldrona large kettle or boiler
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust