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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| immobility | not moving : motionless |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| retribution | recompense |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |