GRE(Graduate Record Examination)

fawn

To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious

wince

show bodily or mental pain

feud

bitter quarrel over a long period of time

cognizant

being fully aware of

substantiation

giving facts to support (statement)

euthanasia

easy and painless death

irate

angry

underbid

make a lower bid then somebody else

alcove

recess/partially enclosed place

frantic

wildly excited with joy; pain; anxiety

peccadillo

small sin small weakness in one's character

pervade

spread through every part of

decree

order given by authority

concoct

invent, prepare by mixing together

turquoise

greenish-blue precious stone

miser

person who loves wealth and spends little

valiant

brave

derogatory

insulting; tending to damage

tarnished

lost brightness