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
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
fraileasily led into evil
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
supplicateto make a humble entreaty