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
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
puerilejuvenile
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
determinatehaving defined limits
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
ramificationbranch