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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |
| chivalrous | valiant |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |