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
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
portlydignified
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow