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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metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
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executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
enduringlasting
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posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation