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
finishto come to an end : terminate
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
panderto act as a pander
dolta stupid person
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
antithesisthe direct opposite
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of