GRE Word List
INTERNECINE
mutually destructive
The meaning of the word internecine is mutually destructive.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
infidel | unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion) |
mannered | affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech |
husband | use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder |
daub | smear (as with paint); cover with something sticky; Ex. daub one's clothes with mud/paint; N: small bit of sticky substance; Ex. a daub of paint |
cornucopia | horn (or horn-shaped container) overflowing with fruit and grain; symbol of abundance; horn of plenty |
glacial | like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg |
whelp | young animal (esp. of the dog or cat family); young wolf, dog, tiger, etc. |
mar | spoil the appearance of |
avid | greedy; extremely eager for; Ex. avid learner; N. avidity |
pterodactyl | extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger |