GRE Word List

ALIMENTARY

of or relating to nourishment or nutrition

The meaning of the word alimentary is of or relating to nourishment or nutrition.

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omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
slywise in practical affairs
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
dilateto become enlarged or widened
combustiblecapable of combustion