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
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
immobilitynot moving : motionless
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
retributionrecompense
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate