GRE Word List
GULL
any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
The meaning of the word gull is any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catholic | roman catholic |
| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |
| retrench | cut down |
| solstice | either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| rend | to remove from place by violence : wrest |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |