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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| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| tyranny | oppressive power |