GRE Word List

VICARIOUS

experienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another

The meaning of the word vicarious is experienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another.

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WordMeaning
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
itineranttraveling from place to place
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
feintsomething feigned
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble