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).
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| Word | Meaning |
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| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| podiatrist | the medical care and treatment of the human foot |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |