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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adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
shearto cut off the hair from
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
consignto give over to another's care
solicitto make petition to : entreat
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
knavea tricky deceitful fellow