GRE Word List

HIVE

a container for housing honeybees

The meaning of the word hive is a container for housing honeybees.

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apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
snipa small piece that is snipped off
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming