GRE Word List

BEVY

a large group or collection

The meaning of the word bevy is a large group or collection.

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WordMeaning
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
ossifyto change into bone
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
foppishfoolish
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)