GRE Word List

HYBRID

an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera

The meaning of the word hybrid is an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera.

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WordMeaning
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
groucha fit of bad temper
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements