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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
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| tanner | one that tans hides |
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