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 |
|---|---|
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |