GRE Word List
HIBERNAL
of, relating to, or occurring in winter
The meaning of the word hibernal is of, relating to, or occurring in winter.
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|---|---|
| sportive | frolicsome |
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| niggle | trifle |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
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