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 |
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| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
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| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| hallowed | holy |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
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| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |