GRE Word List

GROUSE

any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds

The meaning of the word grouse is any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds.

Random words

WordMeaning
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
reaperone that reaps
feintsomething feigned
exudeto ooze out
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
tatterto make ragged