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
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
sanguinarybloodthirsty
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
grottocave
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness