GRE Word List
AMPHIBIAN
an amphibious organism
The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.
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| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
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| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |
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