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
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
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
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
treadto step or walk on or over
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served