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 |
|---|---|
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
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| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
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