GRE Word List
HIBERNATE
to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
The meaning of the word hibernate is to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| significant | having meaning |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |