GRE Word List

BEHEMOTH

a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God

The meaning of the word behemoth is a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God.

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dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
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macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
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