GRE Word List
HIRSUTE
hairy; having a lot of hair
The meaning of the word hirsute is hairy; having a lot of hair.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| efficacy | power to produce desired effect; ADJ. efficacious: effectual |
| umbrage | resentment; anger; sense of injury or insult; Ex. take umbrage at his rudeness |
| sextant | navigation tool used to determine a ship's latitude and longitude (by measuring the altitudes of stars) |
| kindle | start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse |
| insatiable | not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite |
| nectar | drink of the gods; sweet liquid collected by bees |
| institution | instituting; (building for the) organization; established custom, practice, or relationship in a society; mental hospital; Ex. institution of marriage |
| healthful | conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air |
| chalice | goblet; consecrated cup |
| scavenge | hunt through discarded materials for usable items or food; search, especially for food; N. scavenger: one who scavenges; animal that feeds on refuse and carrion |
