GRE Word List
DORMANT
represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
The meaning of the word dormant is represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| brackish | somewhat salty |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
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| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
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