GRE Word List

BROOD

the young of an animal or a family of young

The meaning of the word brood is the young of an animal or a family of young.

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blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
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ponderousof very great weight
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
demisedeath
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preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect