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
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
expertisethe skill of an expert
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
unsavoryinsipid
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical