GRE Word List

HIERARCHY

a division of angels

The meaning of the word hierarchy is a division of angels.

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WordMeaning
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
leerysuspicious
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
ravenousrapacious