GRE Word List

AMPHIBIAN

an amphibious organism

The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.

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weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
mammalany of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair, and include humans
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter