GRE Word List

AVIARY

a place for keeping birds confined

The meaning of the word aviary is a place for keeping birds confined.

Random words

WordMeaning
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
explicateto give a detailed explanation of