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 |
|---|---|
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| rustle | to make or cause a rustle |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| stringent | tight |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |