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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dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
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versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills