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.

Random words

WordMeaning
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
conveneto come together in a body
nuancea subtle distinction or variation