GRE Word List
MONGREL
an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
The meaning of the word mongrel is an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed.
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| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |
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| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| prefigure | to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
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