GRE Word List
ANTHROPOID
any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
The meaning of the word anthropoid is any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets).
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tonsure | the Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head |
prepossessing | creating prejudice |
homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
farce | stuff |
halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |