GRE Word List

AMPHIBIAN

an amphibious organism

The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.

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skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
swipea strong sweeping blow
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable