GRE Word List

AMPHIBIAN

an amphibious organism

The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.

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WordMeaning
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended