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
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate