GRE Word List

AMPHIBIAN

an amphibious organism

The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.

Random words

WordMeaning
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice