GRE Word List

CLIME

climate

The meaning of the word clime is climate.

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WordMeaning
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
fermentationthe 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
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep