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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pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
dolta stupid person
impetusa driving force : impulse
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious