GRE Word List
DORSAL
relating to the back of an animal; Ex. dorsal fin
The meaning of the word dorsal is relating to the back of an animal; Ex. dorsal fin.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inimical | (of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy |
| polar | of a pole; characterized by opposite extremes; Ex. polar opposites |
| metaphor | implied comparison; CF. simile |
| sleeper | one that achieves unexpected success; something originally of little value or importance that in time becomes very valuable |
| doddering | shaky; infirm from old age; V. dodder |
| contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
| appraise | estimate value of; N. appraisal |
| diverse | differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance |
| apiculture | bee-keeping |
| derivative | unoriginal; obtained from another source; Ex. derivative prose style; N. |
