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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| secession | withdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| demise | death |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |