GRE Word List

BRISTLING

a short stiff coarse hair or filament

The meaning of the word bristling is a short stiff coarse hair or filament.

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WordMeaning
abbreviateto make briefer
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
vitalof the utmost importance
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
rigto fit out with rigging
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable