GRE Word List
IGNEOUS
produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
The meaning of the word igneous is produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite.
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