GRE Word List
AMPHIBIAN
an amphibious organism
The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| polarize | to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |