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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adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
braggadocioempty boasting
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
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incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
groovea long narrow channel or depression
reverendworthy of reverence : revered