GRE Word List

WAKE

to be or remain awake

The meaning of the word wake is to be or remain awake.

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nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
crescendoa gradual increase
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme