GRE Word List

DORSAL

an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar

The meaning of the word dorsal is an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar.

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WordMeaning
flukeflatfish
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touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
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adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
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fettera chain or shackle for the feet
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary