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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nomenclaturename
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform