GRE Word List

HUMID

containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive

The meaning of the word humid is containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive.

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retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
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vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
commemorateto call to remembrance
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stiltedpompous
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chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex