GRE Word List
CARAPACE
a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
The meaning of the word carapace is a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| dint | force |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| executioner | one who executes |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |