GRE Word List

AMPHIBIAN

an amphibious organism

The meaning of the word amphibian is an amphibious organism.

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WordMeaning
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
laxloose
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
martineta strict disciplinarian