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).

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WordMeaning
convoketo call together to a meeting
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commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
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cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
headfirstwith the head foremost
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
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prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank