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 |
|---|---|
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
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| delve | excavate |
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| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
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