GRE Word List

IDLE

not occupied or employed: such as

The meaning of the word idle is not occupied or employed: such as.

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mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
armadaa fleet of warships
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
compulsorymandatory
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons