GRE Word List
BREED
to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
The meaning of the word breed is to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| debar | to bar from having or doing something : preclude |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| acquittal | a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |