GRE Word List
BEHEMOTH
huge creature; something of monstrous size or power
The meaning of the word behemoth is huge creature; something of monstrous size or power.
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chalice | goblet; consecrated cup |
rivet | metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross |
frock | long loose garment (worn by monks) |
paltry | insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash |
apprehensive | fearful; discerning |
blanch | bleach; whiten; make white or pale |
obstetrician | physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife |
graduate | arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler |
egoism | excessive interest in one's self; belief that one should be interested in one's self rather than in others; selfishness; ADJ. egoistic, egoistical |
fiat | command; arbitrary order; Ex. presidential fiat; CF. let it be done |