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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meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
finitehaving definite or definable limits
gradationa series forming successive stages
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
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pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
portlydignified
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion