GRE Word List

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shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
porouspossessing or full of pores
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper