GRE Word List
ETHNOLOGY
study of humankind; study of the different races of human beings; CF. anthropology
The meaning of the word ethnology is study of humankind; study of the different races of human beings; CF. anthropology.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abate | subside or moderate |
| odorous | having an odor |
| hackles | hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise |
| contrived | unnatural and forced; artificial; not spontaneous; Ex. The ending was rather contrived. |
| mayhem | injury to body; crime of willfully maiming or crippling a person; violent disorder; Ex. mayhem in the zoo; CF. maim |
| demur | object (because of doubts, scruples); raise an objection (showing qualms); hesitate; Ex. demur at the idea of working on Sunday |
| prance | move about in a spirited manner (proudly and confidently) |
| repel | drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion |
| clandestine | secret |
| whiff | puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.); short-lasting smell; hint; Ex. whiff of perfume/scandal |