GRE Word List
ATAVISM
recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
The meaning of the word atavism is recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| obstetrician | a physician specializing in obstetrics |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| marrow | bone marrow |