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
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
dys-abnormal
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement