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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writsomething written : writing
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper