GRE Word List

COGNATE

of the same or similar nature : generically alike

The meaning of the word cognate is of the same or similar nature : generically alike.

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WordMeaning
ensconceshelter
modishfashionable
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
overblownpast the prime of bloom
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning