GRE Word List
AVUNCULAR
of or like an uncle
The meaning of the word avuncular is of or like an uncle.
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Word | Meaning |
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relent | become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe |
propellant | substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel) |
mordant | biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit |
falsify | make (something written) false by changing |
dormer | window projecting upright from roof; CF. sleeping room |
exodus | departure (of a large number of people) |
outlandish | bizzare; peculiar; unconventional |
suborn | persuade to act unlawfully (especially to commit perjury); N. subornation |
whinny | neigh like a horse; CF. neigh: make the sound which horses make |
zany | comic; crazy; N: clown; comical person (given to outlandish behavior) |