GRE Word List

GROTTO

cave

The meaning of the word grotto is cave.

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WordMeaning
breadthdistance from side to side : width
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
niggletrifle
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
underhandin a clandestine manner
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
outmodednot being in style