GRE Word List
AMAZON
a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
The meaning of the word amazon is a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| trample | tramp |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |
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| vertex | the top of the head |