GRE Word List

HORDE

a political subdivision of central Asian nomads

The meaning of the word horde is a political subdivision of central Asian nomads.

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WordMeaning
scourgewhip
itineranttraveling from place to place
apparentopen to view : visible
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)