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.

Random words

WordMeaning
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
demurto take exception : object
upshotthe final result : outcome
ebullientboiling
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
throespang
sanguinarybloodthirsty