GRE Word List
CILIATED
possessing cilia
The meaning of the word ciliated is possessing cilia.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| defalcate | deduct |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |