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
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| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| panache | an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |