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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anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path