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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WordMeaning
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
exhumedisinter
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
immobilitynot moving : motionless
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
branda charred piece of wood
snipa small piece that is snipped off
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains