GRE Word List
AVIARY
a place for keeping birds confined
The meaning of the word aviary is a place for keeping birds confined.
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| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
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