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
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
meddlesomegiven to meddling
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference