GRE Word List

VYING

contending; to strive for superiority

The meaning of the word vying is contending; to strive for superiority.

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WordMeaning
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
randoma haphazard course
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
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")