GRE Word List

BITING

having the power to bite

The meaning of the word biting is having the power to bite.

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WordMeaning
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
detonationthe action or process of detonating
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune