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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cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease