GRE Word List

BADGER

any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere

The meaning of the word badger is any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere.

Random words

WordMeaning
meniala person doing menial work
buffeta blow especially with the hand
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion