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
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
gistessence; main point; substance
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
magnitudegreat size or extent
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing