GRE Word List

HACKLES

one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird

The meaning of the word hackles is one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird.

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WordMeaning
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
foregoto go before : precede
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery