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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touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
museto become absorbed in thought
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there