GRE Word List

CREST

a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration

The meaning of the word crest is a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration.

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WordMeaning
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
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arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
submissivesubmitting to others
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
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irksometending to irk : tedious