GRE Word List
CARAPACE
a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
The meaning of the word carapace is a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
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| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
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| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |