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
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
transcribeto make a written copy of
gushto issue copiously or violently
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion