GRE Word List

CONFLAGRATION

fire

The meaning of the word conflagration is fire.

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vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
droopto hang or incline downward
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion