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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bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
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decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
overtopen to view : manifest
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
fortuitousoccurring by chance
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
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