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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WordMeaning
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
frivolousof little weight or importance
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precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
haphappening