GRE Word List
AMPHIBIAN
an amphibious organism
The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.
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| asteroid | any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |