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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WordMeaning
anachronisman error in chronology
underlyinglying beneath or below
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments