GRE Word List

FERVENT

very hot : glowing

The meaning of the word fervent is very hot : glowing.

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ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
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humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
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