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
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
distendextend
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage