GRE Word List

AMPHIBIAN

an amphibious organism

The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.

Random words

WordMeaning
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
rivuleta small stream
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner