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
recipientone that receives : receiver
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
inequityinjustice
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface